Overall, these findings suggest that different types of defensive traits within a single species may follow different ecological and evolutionary trends and highlight the need for trait-specific considerations when applying plant defence hypotheses at the intraspecific level.

Aug 19, 2026

Our results suggest that while herbivory and ramet density influence floral scent, these changes do not affect reproduction in our study. Ultimately, generalist-pollinated plants like S. altissima might not rely heavily on chemical signaling during pollination.

Oct 8, 2024

These findings demonstrate the critical role of leaf shelters in structuring both arthropod and microbial communities through altered microhabitats and species interactions.

Oct 2, 2024